Secondary vesical calculus resulting from migration of an intrauterine contraceptive device
Vagholkar, S.; Vagholkar, K.
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012: 603193
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 2090-6692 PMID: 22852102 DOI: 10.1155/2012/603193Document Number: 565868
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is the commonest form of contraception used in view of less systemic side effects. However, there are a multitude of local complications caused by it. Of all the local complications described, migration of the device into adjacent organs is the most morbid of all complications. A patient presenting with history of loss or disappearance of the intrauterine contraceptive device accompanied by urinary symptoms should raise the doubt of a migrated device with the formation of a secondary calculus. This prompts further radiological investigations and merits surgical intervention either endourologically or by open surgery depending upon the merits of the case. A case report elucidating this fact is presented.